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Greatest Automotive Books

No, I’m not talking about Hayes manuals here. While manuals can help get you back on the road, sometimes reading for pleasure is an enjoyable way to kill time. Make it better with these ten books any gearhead would love. Horatio’s Drive: America’s First Road Trip Even the longest road trips are easy, but it wasn’t always that way. Physician Horatio Nelson Jackson decides on a whim ...

A Look at the Porsche 911 50th Anniversary Edition

Very early on, the Porsche 911 seemed to be a contradiction. The winning formula was modern performance and timeless design. The original 911 was a car that commanded respect for the numbers it could put down, and its reputation as a driver’s car. Later designs recalled the first 1963 911 with varying degrees of success, but all have been attractive in their own way. The current 911, ...

Top Vehicles that Make You Undateable

Guys have, on occasion, been known to make decisions based on what women think. This is especially true when it comes to spending on your ride. Vehicle choice is usually a declaration of a number of beliefs. For example, a Jeep Wrangler says you aren’t concerned about gas prices, and enjoy your fun. A Prius might say you are a greenie, and/or frugal. Whatever the decision, young single guys ...

Meet the Villain of CR Supercars

CR Supercars is a new custom coachbuilder, based out of Yukon, Oklahoma. The supercar company was born out of the established Classic Recreations LLC, a world renowned re-creator of licensed Shelby Mustangs. When CR customers repeatedly asked for design changes, they realized the need for non-Shelby super Mustangs. Enter the bad guy. 2014 saw CR Supercars debut their first model, the ...

Classic Recreations: Our Look Inside this Renowned Shelby Mustang Builder

In a non-descript shop in small town Yukon, Oklahoma, craftsmen build works of art that are sold the world over. Classic Recreations occupies a few drab buildings that give little clue to the world class boutique automaker inside, and the overpowered Mustangs inside. Started around a decade ago by muscle car fan Jason Engel, Classic Recreations focuses on building to-order officially ...

Exclusive Interview with Classic Recreations Owner Jason Engel

Classic Recreations is a restoration/custom shop that rebuilds world-class Shelby Mustangs in Yukon, Oklahoma. The cars are customized according to customer desires, and are handcrafted works of art that are as fast as they are beautiful. We recently sat down with owner Jason Engel to find out about what makes his Shelby Mustangs special. ZeroTo60Times: How did you get started with ...

PSC SP-200 SIN Hypercar – 2,400 HP Hybrid

2,400 Horsepower Hybrid Insanity... Las Vegas is many extravagant things to many people, but it isn’t known for its car industry (beyond Carroll Shelby International). Newcomer PSC Motors is looking to change that, with the debut of their hybrid supercar. Rather than an exotic and revolutionary take on the hypercar, like the Lyons Motor Cars LM2 Streamliner for example, the awkwardly ...

11 Common Illegal Car Modifications

Most vehicles are a compromise designed to appeal to the widest variety of auto buyers. It’s no wonder then that factory stock trucks aren’t brilliant off-roaders and cars have sometimes huge fender gaps. Owners perform modifications to get the vehicle more in line with their ideal vehicle, but sometimes the mods are beyond what the law allows. Here are the ten most common illegal ...

The 30 Most Annoying Driving Habits

The down side to a cheap and easy driver’s exam is that many people pass when they should not. When a license is $20 and an easy multiple choice test, no one takes it seriously, and it only gets worse as the years go by. While there are many terrible drivers on American roads, these are the most common annoying driving habits. No turn signal Every vehicle on the road, yes, even ...

50 Car-Related Baby Names

In this follow-up post to our List of the Top 125 Car-Related Baby Names you'll see an additional 50 baby names derived from car makes or models. If you’re a car guy or gal who is expecting a child, then odds are you’ve entertained the idea of naming your baby with a car related name. This is not at all uncommon. If you’re serious about it, then you’re in luck because we’ve compiled a ...

What is the Best Transmission Type for You?

Modern cars are full of choices, and it’s more than just selecting a manual or automatic transmission. With more choice comes the potential for making the wrong selection on your next ride. Here’s a quick look what options are available, so you’ll know what transmission type is best for you. Manual Manual transmissions are the original passenger car transmission, and are still ...

Today’s Ten Best Car Colors

A great color can make a great car into a legend, or the wrong color can make it go unnoticed in a sea of boring beige or white vehicles. While red is always attention grabbing, and black is usually sinister, there are a lot more options available. Here are the 10 best car colors available right now. Gunmetal Pearl Available on the 2015 Dodge Viper, this is one of the most ...

Should You Buy a Modified Car?

Modified cars are some of the most interesting choices available on the used car market. Each owner has stamped a piece of their personality onto what was just another production vehicle. With these unique modifications comes some unique questions. Let’s take a look at buying a modified car. First off, let’s cover the basics. There are many types of modified vehicles, but they generally ...

How To Fix Your Fogged Headlights

As a vehicle ages, it needs more effort to keep it looking new. The flawless paint gets chipped, the once black tires fade, and the clear exterior plastics turn cloudy. If your headlights are cloudy, hazed, and nasty, fear not; there is a simple fix. Several companies sell affordable headlight restoration kits that are quick and easy to use. First though, know that you didn’t do anything ...

The 10 Best Convertibles for Every Budget

Summer is almost here and it’s time to get out and enjoy the great weather. One of the best motoring experiences involves putting the top down and heading out on a winding road. If you are in need of the perfect summer vehicle, here are the best 10 convertibles. Fiat 500c, $20,500 Twenty grand doesn’t buy a lot of car anymore, but what the Fiat 500c lacks in size, it makes up ...

Essential Tools for your Garage

Tools make the garage, but a large assortment of the wrong tools doesn’t do anything for you. A small garage with the right tools is a garage that can get the job done. If you’re just starting out with no tools, or need to get your current garage sorted out, here’s a list of your must-have garage tool priorities to get it done and make it more livable. Tool Chest/Box No, you ...